Significant progress made by crews to prevent spread of fire near Chemainus beyond 32 hectares
Special crew parachuted in helping with containment at 32 hectares
Blaze considered out of control by the BC Wildfire Service
‘No property is worth risking lives,’ said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth
High winds forecast for Interior and across southern regions
A special air quality statement warns of the smoke stretching from the Interior of B.C. to Yukon and the Alberta boundary
Coun. Celia Stock says wildfire a real threat in many parts of the municipality
Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council wants pause, fire disrupted movement of goods across Western Canada
Nearby residents worry about wildfire risks from vehicle sparks, discarded cigarettes
Extra support helps boost morale, allows firefighters to take much-needed breaks for their health
Conditions are favourable for very strong winds, large hail and heavy rain in at least eight regions
Alert ‘precaution’ due to the predicted winds, thunderstorms
No open missing persons, anyone with unaccounted family members or friends should reach out to RCMP
Evacuation orders remain in place
Fraser Canyon residents share stories of scrambling to get away with no word on family and friends
The fire is still estimated at 31,000 hectares, but smoke impairment is restricting the ability to properly assess the fire’s size
Fires include 150-ha blaze at McKinley Creek and 10-ha blaze at end of Horse Lake Road
